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Safety

Oklahoma Hunter Education

MICHAEL BERgIN LANCE MEEK MICHAEL BERgIN

Two-handed Carry Trail Carry Shoulder Carry

Hold the grip in one hand and the Hold the stock with one hand, and Rest the forearm on the top of your
gun’s forearm in the other hand. This make sure the muzzle is pointed at shoulder by holding the grip.
carry provides the best muzzle control. the ground.

LANCE MEEK LANCE MEEK provides the best

Question:
What carry

muzzle control?
Answer:

carry.

Cradle Carry Elbow Carry The two-handed

Cradle the gun’s forearm in the Hold the grip of the gun over your
bend of one arm. Hunting situations elbow, let the stock rest against the
change often. You should always back of your upper arm. The muzzle
keep the muzzle pointed in a of the gun should be pointing down.
safe direction. This can change Using this carry gives the handler
depending on the location of other the least control.
members of your party.

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